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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
1
Mrs. James Bobo of Smith street attempted suicide Sunday afternoon, ingesting two spoonsful of red precipitate as distress over her husband’s attention to another woman. Dr. Lee treated her. antidotes saved her. Neighbors heard she planned self harm for days, and she recovered aside from mouth and throat damage.
George Jones who was arrested days earlier for allegedly assaulting his wife with a baseball bat swore out a warrant for his wife on the same charge Monday. She was arrested by Constable Nolan and is jailed. Ida Whit latch, a friend, was fined costs and warned by Squire Rutencutter to return to Athens or face detention in Parkersburg.
McConnelsville voters approved staying dry by 319 to 212, a 107 vote margin, in a quiet focal option election. The city had previously toggled between dry and wet in past referendums, voting dry three years ago by 69 and wet two years earlier by 80.
A Baltimore and Ohio train from the west yesterday carried a second section of 12 cars filled with colored Baptists to attend a Washington conference. Other westbound through trains last night also carried extra cars with delegates to the big convention.
Dispatches from Casablanca report General Drude arranging a campaign against the Moors with an imminent battle expected. Artillery will be used and a great slaughter is anticipated. France will withhold reinforcements until a later time.
Postmaster receives a letter from a Texas lady seeking relatives. Reveals her maiden name Posey and mother Alvira Stanley. Now Mrs Susie Irvin of Mt. Pleasant Texas. Relatives said to live in Athens and Morgan counties. Any help appreciated.
Two men, James Starkey and Maurice Parker, were arraigned before Mayor Hedges on drunk and disorderly charges. They were fined $5 with $9.60 total costs, for a first offense, after officers found a bottle of alcohol on one man. Both paid the sums promptly.
William S Edgar sues Mary E Edgar for divorce on absence grounds. Married October 12 1856, lived as husband and wife 30 years, seven children all grown. Defendant left May 5 1886 and has been absent over three years. attorney L H Clark prosecutes in Athens.
Rejoicing in Marietta as Hoblitzel, last season's star halfback, enters school to play on the 1907 team. Coach Van Surdan arrives Sunday, Captain Ripner came last night, and several former players resume or join the squad, signaling a strong Marietta group for Thanksgiving.
Augusta Devore, wife of Wilson Devore, is charged with adultery with Orvil Jewett. Justice B W King bound her over to the common pleas court in $200 bail after a trial transcript filed Tuesday. She was sent to county jail when bail could not be made. case continued to September.
A handsome young couple from Buchtel, Miss Florence L. Vernon and Mr. Sheridan F. Woodruff, were married in the probate court this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. W. H. Boden of the Christian church officiated. The bride, not yet 17, is described as a pretty girl, while the groom works in mining at Buchtel. They left today for Ei fort in Lawrence county, accompanied by the groom's mother, Mrs. Adaline Woodruff.
The testimony led Justice King to bind the witness over to the court. A $200 bond was required, but she could not post it and was jailed by Constable Biddison on Saturday.
Emory Wooden chose not to stand trial this afternoon and told Mayor Hedges of a guilty plea to the intoxication charge from last Sunday. The judge imposed a $15 fine plus costs, which were promptly paid.
Readers share light vignettes on school openings post office routines and town quirks. A Athens public schools contrast with Lodi township plans, plus a dog tale about a neighbor’s dog Towser and a deep telephone pole hole ending in water. The piece mixes local color and playful commentary.
Columbus report notes 16,517 jailed in counties for year ending June 30 down from 18,612. Of the total 13,360 native born and 14,862 male. minors 1,901. Cost to house them was 148,160.09 dollars. County totals include Hamilton 1,967 Cuyahoga 2,389 Lucas 752 Montgomery 527.
Washington county veterans plan a two day campfire in Cutler Ohio September 12 and 13 with baseball between Bartlett and Cutter. Speakers include A M Farlow and C S Dana from Marietta on September 13 and Captain L J Cutter on September 12. A Vicksburg bombardment reenactment on the 12th and a large sham battle on the 13th are planned.
County commissioners held a full day session at the courthouse with all members present. Forty sheep claims totaling about 1000 dollars were approved. The jail was inspected, with seven prisoners found and the building praised as first class. Contractors for limestone placement on two pikes were awarded totaling about 2700 dollars. A single bid for Jerseyville Pike limestone was rejected as excessive. Viewers were appointed to inspect routes from Coolville and near Clark’s Chapel, with reports due by the December meeting.
Miss Lucy Ethel Secoy married Warren Leven Dorsey at the bride’s Pleasanton home in a ring ceremony conducted by Rev. William S. Wood. Only relatives attended followed by an elaborate supper. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel G Secoy and the groom the son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin G Dorsey of Albany. The newlyweds will reside in Columbus Ohio after a brief wedding trip.
In a Bleecker Street subway station today, a young man walked onto an express train and was ground to pieces in front of about 200 witnesses. Officials could not identify him. authorities believe temporary insanity may have been involved.
Allen H Meyers plans to speak to coal company representatives about turning waste lands in the Hocking valley into alfalfa fields. He argues the forage crop could reduce feeding costs and create revenue, citing his study and a new Buckeye State alfalfa book.
Chicago reports former Cardinal pitcher Jack Taylor has been released by the Cubs after seven thousand dollars and Beebe Noonan in a prior deal. He is an Athens county product from Nelsonville and reportedly has several offers in view.
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